France fans celebrate in Red Square in eve of the final soccer match Croatia and France during the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Croatia fans cheer in Nikolskaya street near Red Square in eve of the final soccer match Croatia and France during the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

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France head coach Didier Deschamps looks on during the official training session at the eve of the final against Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

France’s Antoine Griezmann warms up during the official training session at the eve of the final against Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

France’s Paul Pogba looks on during the official training session at the eve of the final against Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

Croatia fans cheer in Nikolskaya street near Red Square in eve of the final soccer match Croatia and France during the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Croatia’s Andrej Kramaric plays the ball with teammates during Croatia’s official training session in the Luzhniki sport complex on the eve of the final match between Croatia and France at 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Croatia’s Dejan Lovren plays the ball during Croatia’s official training session in the Luzhniki sport complex on the eve of the final match between Croatia and France at 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic walks along the pitch during Croatia’s official training session in the Luzhniki sport complex on the eve of the final match between Croatia and France at 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

France fans celebrate in Red Square in eve of the final soccer match Croatia and France during the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris answers to journalists during the official press conference at the Luzhniki Stadium at the eve of the final against Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

France head coach Didier Deschamps answers journalists during the official press conference at the Luzhniki Stadium at the eve of the final against Croatia at the 2018 soccer World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, July 14, 2018. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

The field of 32 teams in the 2018 World Cup Tournament has narrowed down to two as France and Croatia will meet in the finals.

While France may have been considered a favorite to reach the World Cup Final, Croatia was not. That does not mean the latter hasn’t earned its spot in the title match. During the knockout stage, Croatia was victorious in three consecutive extra-time matches including two that went to penalty kicks.

James H. Williams joined the Southern California News Group in 2013 with a passion for sports, social media and journalism that has led to his role as a Digital Sports Producer. During his down time, he finds himself on social media providing scores and stats on local and professional sports. When he is out at a game, he can be found roaming the sidelines and the snack bar at halftime.